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ASA International Design Competition: Dense City

Urban public spaces create common grounds for diverse, public participation. They are places of social interaction, recreation, cultural activities, political activities, and many other public events, enhancing the quality of urban life. As the world’s population continues to grow and urban… Sigue leyendo →
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Santa Rosa de Constitución School and Memorial / LAND Architects

Architects: LAND Architects
Location: Constitución, Constitución, Maule Region, Chile
Architect In Charge: Javier Lorenzo
Area: 1400.0 sqm
Year: 2013
Photographs: Sergio Pirrone Structural Engineer: Yuri Torres
Builders: Proessa SA From the architect.… The 27th of February year 2010 Chile was Sigue leyendo →
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Egypt Unveils Plans for “New Cairo”

In an effort to combat the economic conditions that have plunged one-fourth of its population into poverty, Egypt’s ambitious development plan for a massive new capital city is soon to be underway. Roughly the size of New Cairo, the privately-funded city hopes… Sigue leyendo →
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Havana Revisited: Postcards of the Cuban Capital Through the Years

Thanks to its privileged position as a gateway to North America and Cuba’s unique political history, the architecture of the City of Havana has a rich and layered quality rarely found. In a new book edited by Cathryn Griffith, “Havana … Sigue leyendo →
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Genre de Vie: A Film About Cycling’s Impact On Urban Livability

Today we are facing environmental issues more than ever. While architects, urban designers, policymakers and thinkers discuss the future of our cities, more and more people become aware of their own impact and use of space. Genre de Vie… is Sigue leyendo →
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Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Shelter / Sarosh Mulla Design

Architects: Sarosh Mulla Design
Location: Gisborne, New Zealand
Area: 150.0 sqm
Year: 2015
Photographs: Simon Devitt, Patrick Reynolds Fabrication: Sarosh Mulla & 88 community volunteers
Client: Longbush Ecological Trust
Dimensions: 12m long x 12m wide x 6m high From the … Sigue leyendo →
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What Makes An Attractive City? Try These 6 Points.

Challenging the notion that beauty is subjective, Alain de Botton has made a case for attractive cities, believing that a city’s beauty is key to its success and citizens’ quality of life. The Swiss philosopher, author and founder of London’s The… Sigue leyendo →
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Vincent Laforet’s “Sin City” Shows Vegas from 10,800 Feet

Vincent Laforet is at it again, this time photographing Nevada’s Sin City from an elevation of 10,800 feet (8,799 feet above the city). Part two of Laforet’s dizzying series of city aerials, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer was drawn to desert city… Sigue leyendo →
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The Urbanist’s Guide to the World

A compilation of all posts in the "Urbanist's Guide to..." series from Guardian Cities, "The Urbanist's Guide to the World" takes readers to cities across the globe. Penned by local bloggers in cities from Manila to Sao Paulo, Tehran to New Orleans, the vignettes are supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and cover everything from "best" and "worst buildings" to cleanliness, soundscapes, and "the best place for a conversation." You can view the interactive guide here.

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China’s Pearl River Delta Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Largest Urban Area

China’s Pearl River Delta has surpassed Tokyo in both size and population, making it the largest urban area in the world, according to the World Bank. The colossal megapolis – a conglomerate of several cities, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan and Dongguan… Sigue leyendo →
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